Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe (Applebee’s Copycat)
Experience the vibrant flavors of a restaurant favorite at home with this Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe (Applebee’s Copycat). This dish features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a tangy lime and taco seasoning blend, topped with creamy ranch salsa and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s an effortless way to impress your guests. Serve it over crispy tortilla chips or alongside Mexican rice for a delightful meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 4 slices Colby Jack cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup mild salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Pound chicken to about 1-inch thickness and place in a large bowl.
- Whisk together avocado oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, taco seasoning, and salt; pour over chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Transfer marinated chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Mix ranch dressing, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro in a bowl; brush over baked chicken and top with cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg